Long Xihe and the other experts from the Sovereign Emperor Heaven had a deep understanding of certain devil creatures and their habits due to constantly fighting them throughout the year. Most importantly, they knew some methods to repel these creatures, including the use of medicinal powders tailored to target specific types of devil beasts. 

Some of the powders emitted odors detested by these devil beasts, as if they were smelling crap. Given the choice, these creatures would prefer to avoid people carrying such powders. 

Thus, as soon as Long Xihe tossed it out, these creatures immediately redirected their attention from his group to...